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- 4 May 2026
FG Signs MoU with Airbus to Boost Aerospace Development
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturing giants, as part of the working visit of Festus…
- 8 Sept 2025
Keyamo Orders NCAA to Name, Shame Airlines over Breach of Aviation Rules
Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to publicly shame airlines that violate aviation regulations. Festus Keyamo,…
- 13 May 2026
FG to Balance Innovation with National Security with Stronger Drone Regulations
Federal government said it is committed to the implementation of stricter, more organized drone regulations to balance innovation with national security. This came as stakeholders at the 6th…
- 13 May 2024
FG to Prioritise Satellite Technology for National Development– Keyamo
Federal government has said that it will fully utilise potentials of the satellite technology by harnessing its benefits to advance national development. Mr Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and…
- 16 Feb 2025
FG Drops Merger of NCAA, NAMA
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has stepped down the merger of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian…
- 27 May 2024
FG suspends Nigeria Air indefinitely
Federal Government has announced the indefinite suspension of the Air Nigeria Airline project. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, during a ministerial press briefing in…
- 6 Nov 2025
FG Okays Biometric Upgrades @ Airports, Others
Federal government has a contactless biometric passenger verification system linked to the National Identification Number (NIN) across all airports in the country to tackle identity fraud and enhance…
- 21 Sept 2023
NIGCOMSAT, Thales Alenia Space Renew Satellite Deal
Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) have renewed a joint venture agreement in Toulouse, France, for the development of Satellite Based Augmentation System…
- 9 Apr 2025
FG to E-Visa System in May 1 to Boost Border Security, Streamline Travel
Federal government has announced plans to roll out an electronic visa (e-visa) system by May 1, 2025, in a major step towards modernising Nigeria’s immigration processes. The initiative, a…
- 5 Nov 2012
Dearth of Aeronautical Engineers Threatens Aviation Sector
Aeronautical engineers in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to develop manpower policy for the industry as it has become ‘critically' endangered group of professionals in the aviation…
- 28 Apr 2025
NCAA Tightens Regulations: Unlicensed Airports to Face Penalties in 2026
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that local airports operating without valid permits will face sanctions beginning January 1, 2026. Godwin Balang, director of aerodrome and…
- 28 Apr 2025
FG to Sanction Airports Without Permits from January 2026
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, from January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. Speaking at the maiden…
- 15 Jul 2026
ValueJet Expands Fleet with Boeing Aircraft, Targets Wider African Network
ValueJet is set to expand its fleet with the introduction of Boeing aircraft. The airline in a statement said that the introduction of Boeing aircraft was part of its effort at increasing capacity,…
- 11 Apr 2025
FG Unveils e-Visa, Digital Entry Cards to Strengthen Border Security
In a major step toward strengthening border security and modernising travel protocols, the Federal Government has announced the introduction of automated landing and exit cards as part of its wider…
- 3 Jun 2016
IATA Announces Leadership Changes, de Juniac New DG/CEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. Willie Walsh,…